Ronaldo Scores Brace to Inspire Ten Man Al Nassr to Arab Club Champions Cup Victory
FootballExcited Sadio Mane Reacts After Netting Brace in Al Nassr's Five Star Display Against Al Fateh
- Sadio Mane netted a brace as Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh
- The Senegal international combined with Ronaldo to tear apart their opponent
- Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al Nassr won their first game of the season in the league
Sadio Mane has shared his excitement after scoring twice in Al Nassr's victory over Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Friday night.
The Senegalese forward alongside veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, produced a masterclass performance to lead the Knights of Najd to their first win of the season.
Following a poor start to the campaign, the Yellows were under pressure when they travelled to the Prince Abdullah Bin Al Jalawi stadium.
Mane wasted no time in giving his side the lead, after cleverly lobbying the ball over the Al Fateh goalkeeper following a backheel pass from Ronaldo.
The former Liverpool winger then added his second, Al Nassr's fourth in the second half as Ronaldo netted a hat-trick to complete a 5-0 win.
Mane took to social media to post emojis of two ball and strength, indicating his brace while acknowledging his teammates.
Hat-trick hero Ronaldo also congratulated Mane and his teammates for bouncing back from the two defeats in their opening two matches.
"Another incredible team effort - let’s go Al Nassr," wrote the former Manchester United striker on X.
Mane joined Al Nassr in the summer transfer window, and has now scored three goals in three matches for the club in the Saudi Pro League.
Mane acknowledges Ronaldo's assist
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane celebrated his goal for Al Nassr against Al Fateh by acknowledging the sweet assist from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo Sends Classy Message to Al Nassr Teammates and Fans After Reaching Cup Final
FootballThe 38-year-old cut open the defense of Al Fateh with a lovely backheel which found Mane for Al Nassr's opening goal at the Prince Abdulla Al Jalawi stadium.
Mane, who was netting his second goal of the season in the Saudi Pro League, pointed at Ronaldo to credit him for the goal.
Mane scores in Al Nassr win
Senegal forward Sadio Mane is off and running once again after netting a beautiful lobbying goal for Al Nassr to open the scoring in their game against Al Fateh on Friday evening.
The 31-year-old finished off a slicky assist from Cristiano Ronaldo in the 27th minute as the Knights of Najd chase their first win of the season in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo went from provider to a scorer as he doubled the lead for Al Nassr ten minutes later.